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Q. I saw the meteorite (or meteor — I’m not sure what the difference is) that was seen in Texas skies recently. Why was it so bright? Also, the moon was very big and bright a few days before. Was this related?
Above, Non La Vietnamese Fusion Bar's drunken noodles with chicken. This dish, which originates from Thailand, came with Non La’s house savory brown sauce with vegetables, scallions, onions and wide pho style noodles. Below, Non La's orange chicken served with orange chicken, fried rice, an egg roll and an iced tea. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
Looking for a new food spot to try out?
There’s a new Vietnamese fusion restaurant in San Marcos — Non La Vietnamese Fusion & Bar.
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I recently visited the Patsy Glenn Refuge, a two-acre birding oasis in the middle of Wimberley, and walked the trail back to a large wooden bird blind. I had my binoculars and a field guide and was all set for a leisurely morning of watching birds.
Taking the teeth out of the myth about sharks. Photo from Metro Creative
SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The classics section at Wendy R Bookery & Gifts, located north of the Square in Lockhart. Photos by Celeste Cook
Tess Coody-Anders, owner of Pecantown Books & Brew, located in the historic district of downtown Seguin.
The Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio features a variety of books representing diverse authors and voices.
The writing on the wall at Nowhere Bookshop in San Antonio says it all. Photo by Celeste Cook
Over time, populations shift and change. We know this, because we see it happening right here in our town. San Marcos has always been a place to adapt with the changes, pivoting from its agrarian mill-town roots to a college town and then a tourist destination with the addition of the outlet malls.
Connie Bagley, currently a reading specialist at San Marcos Academy, is featured in a book about teaching. Submitted photo
Connie Bagley, of San Marcos, was featured in a recently-published book on teaching. “Great Teachers: Exploring Excellence in Education” profiles eight of the greatest teachers in the United States. According to author Dr. Kevin Bartram, “In ‘Great Teachers,’ we take you inside the classrooms — and the heads — of some of America’s greatest teachers, opening the door to those inspired teaching strategies that distinguish excellence in the field of education. While most of these strategies are generally known, the real secret is how they were applied by these teaching geniuses.”
Now in late July and approaching its 100th day of bloom, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache is still putting on a show with Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox, Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvia and Limelight Prime hydrangea. Photos by Norman Winter
In early May Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, and Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache are already putting on a tremendous show. Both will debut in 2023.
Early June the show continues with both Meant to Bee agastache varieties, while Pyromania Blaze torch lily and Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvias and Truffula Pink gomphrena are contributing much more.
Now in late July and approaching its 100th day of bloom Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine agastache is still putting on a show with Luminary Ultraviolet tall garden phlox, Rockin Playin’ the Blues salvia and Limelight Prime hydrangea. Photo by Norman Winter
As you are reading this column, Meant to Bee Queen Nectarine and Meant to Bee Royal Raspberry, two new agastache varieties, are approaching their 100th day of bloom at The Garden Guy’s house. Both agastache or hummingbird mint varieties will be making their debut in 2023 and in a summer of miserable heat, my trials of these flower varieties has brought joy and excitement.
Above, DoubleDave's Pizzaworks' The Works pizza — a pie topped mozzarella, onions, green peppers, smoked ham, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushroom, smoked provolone and oregano — and a side of ranch dressing. Below, a Philly cheesesteak stromboli from DoubleDave's, which came with seasoned steak, mozzarella cheese and white American cheese folded into hand-tossed original crust, rolled in cornmeal and baked. Daily Record photos by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks fancy itself as a “real pizza joint.”
M. Ray Perryman
The Texas economy has been setting the standard for economic growth, leading the country in major new corporate locations for the past 10 straight years.
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Let us consider some interesting tidbits from the fascinating world of nature.
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